Tuesday, May 24, 2011

I've tried to get off of your mailing list. Really, I have. But no matter how many times I unsubscribe, those daily emails keep a comin'. Letting me know about all of the designer jeans, handbags and shoes I'm missing out on. What are my must haves for summer? You told me and I thank you. But to be honest, you're barking up the wrong tree. (See prior blog entry about $2 paycheck). Where I come from, we put it this way -- it ain't happenin'. I know it's my fault I got in your list in the first place. A year ago I did buy an overpriced handbag to go with my overpriced shoes and yes, I could use more. More. MORE. I just want to be up front in this relationship because no matter how many times I try to break it off, we're still together. So consider yourself informed.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

We just got back from a long trip to Canada to visit my in-laws, better known as Gram and Gramps.

It was our first plane ride with LO. I packed meticulously, bringing a full carry on suitcase stuffed with every kind of puff/graham cracker/yogurt bite/squeezable fruit imaginable. My arsenal also included an array of new, travel-friendly toys and books. We don't let LO watch TV, but being terrified newbies, we brought along a DVD player as a last resort. If we reached DEFCON 1, maybe Sesame Street would hold her attention. So naive... The DVD player was brought out in the airport before we ever boarded the plane. The ride went surprisingly smooth, however, even the dozen trips up and down the aisle where LO said "Hi!" and waved to everyone. Her excitement was contagious. To the woman across from us trying to sleep, I'm truly sorry.

One thing I did not expect was LO's primal need to push anything that would move. I guess that's just what 14 month olds do. Here's how we spent the long ass wait at baggage claim:

We had to take turns going round and round as she pushed with all her might. When she ran into something, she'd try to turn it, get angry and squeal, then lay face down on the ground crying. Seriously? The pushing was cute, though, and everyone in the customs line was pointing and laughing at this little baby powering this huge cart.